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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and
start your left lane change signal before moving out
of the right lane
to pass. When you are far enough
ahead
of the passed vehicle to see its front in your
inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal
and move back into the right lane. (Remember that
your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you
just passed may seem
to be farther away from you
than
it really is.)
0 Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on
two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next
vehicle.
0 Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly.
Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may
be slowing down
or starting to turn.
If you’re being passed, make it easy for the
following driver
to get ahead of you. Perhaps you
can ease a little
to the right.
Loss of Control
Let’s review what driving experts say about what
happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering
and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the
tires meet the road
to do what the driver has asked.
In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and
constantly seek
an escape route or area of less danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable
care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving”
those conditions. But skids
are always possible.
The three types of skids correspond to your Cadillac’s
three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels
aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too
much speed or steering in a curve causes tires
to slip and
lose cornering force.
And in the acceleration skid, too
much throttle causes the driving wheels
to spin.
A cornering skid is best handled
by easing your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid
only the acceleration skid.
If your traction control system is off. then an
acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your
foot off the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off
the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the
vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten
out. Always be ready for a
second
skid if it occurs. .. Y
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help
you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re
a good deal
longer, you’ll need
to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then,
to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back
up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making Thrns
I NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns
while trailering.
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When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal.
Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky
or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
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A vehicle
can fa11 from a car carrier if it isn’t
adequately secured. This can cause a collision,
serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The
vehicle should be tightly secured with chains
or
steel cables before it is transported.
Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps,
canvas webbing, etc.) that can
be cut by sharp
edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use
T-hooks inserted in
the front T-hook slots or
R-hooks inserted in the rear R-hook slots. Never
use J-hooks. They will damage drivetrain
and
suspension components. When
your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key
turned to the
OFF position. The steering wheel should
be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping
device designed for towing service.
Do not use the
vehicle’s steering column lock
for this. The transaxle
should
be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake
released.
Don’t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels
unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the
drive wheels, be sure to follow the speed
and .distance
restrictions later
in this section or your transaxle will be
damaged. If these limitations
must be exceeded, then the
drive wheels have to be supported on
a dolly.

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If a Tire Goes Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving,
especially
if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few
tips about what
to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot
off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer
to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a
skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way
you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop
-- well off the road if possible.
If
a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change a
flat tire safely.
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place.
Turn on your hazard
warning flashers.
A CAUTION:
Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle
can
slip off the jack and roll over you or other
people.
You and they could be badly injured.
Find
a level place to change your tire. To help
prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. Turn off the engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move,
you can put blocks at the front and rear of the
tire farthest away from the one being changed.
That would be the tire on the other side
of the
vehicle,
at the opposite end.

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NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle
as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transaxle back and
forth, you can destroy your transaxle.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
see “Tire Chains” in the Index.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels.
You should turn
your traction control system off. (See “Traction Control
System” in the Index.) Then shift back
and forth
between
REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the
wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal
while you shift, and press lightly
on the accelerator
pedal when the transaxle
is in gear. If that doesn’t get
you out after
a few tries, you may need to be towed out.
If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your
Vehicle” in the Index.
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Fuse
Module (RIM)(Bose Only),
PHONE Radio
Receiver, Radio Interface
RADIO/
Usage
Phone, DAB Relay, Trunk Release
Relay, Fuel Door Release Relay,
High Beam Relay
CLUSTER Steering
Wheel Controls, Cluster
ACC PZM,
Electrochromic Mirror,
Rain Sensor (Optional),
Accessory Relay
RR DEFOG Rear
Defog
HTD
MIR Right and Left Outside
Heated Mirror
HTD SEAT R Passenger Heated Seat Relay
HTD
SEAT L Driver
Heated Seat Relay
PULL
DOWN
ELC Relay and motor ELC
Trunk Pull-Down Motor
Headlamp Wash Relay (Export),
HDLP WASH Power
Mast Antenna
ANTENNA
Headlamp Wash Motor
Fuse
CONVENC
BATT
RTD
RT PARK
LT PARK
Usage
Trunk Release Relay, Trunk
Release Solenoid, Fuel Door .
Release Relay, Fuel Filler Door
Release Solenoid, Door Lock
Relay, Right and Left Front Door
Motors, Right and Left Rear Door
Motors, Door Unlock Relay
Driver and Passenger Seat Lumbar
Switch, Lumbar Switch (Driver
Seat Only), Memory Seat Module
RTD Module
Front and Rear Park Lamps, Right
Front
and Rear Sidemarker
Lamps, Headlamp Switch
(Export), Rear Fog Lamp Relay
(Export), Headlamp Switch
Left Front
and Rear Sidemarker
Lamps, Right
and Left Parking
Lamps, License Lamp,
Underhood Lamp
* Do not alter OBD II related fuses or circuit breakers.
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A/C Off For Engine Protection Message ............ 2-80
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-24
How it Works
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1.21. 2.66
Servicing
................................... 1-25
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-23
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-24
When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-23
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-14
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-9
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ................ 6.64. 6.65
Air Control
. Climate Control System ............. 3.2. 3-6
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent .......................... 2-12
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-41
Aluminum Wheels
. Cleaning ...................... 6-SO
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-36
Antifreeze ..................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.69. 4.6
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-6
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-33
Appearance Care
............................... 6-44
Appearance Care Materials Chart
.................. 6-52
Apply Brake to
Shift Message ..................... 2-80 Arbitration Program
.............................. 7-8
Armrest. Storage
.......................... 2.52. 2.53
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-54
Assist Handles
................................. 2-55
Astroroof
..................................... 2-56
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-33
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-34
Audio Systems
................................. 3-14
Automatic DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Overdrive
................................... 2-22
Pull-Down Feature
............................ 2-11
Shifting
..................................... 2-20
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 6-17
Transaxle Operation
........................... 2-20
Battery
...................................... 6-29
ChargeLight
................................ 2-67
Guard Storage
............................... 2-45
Inadvertent Power Saver
....................... 2-45
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
No
Charge Message ........................... 2-81
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-9
Volts High Message
........................... 2-81
Volts Low Message
........................... 2-81
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
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Speakercovers .............................. 6-47
Special Problems
............................. 6-46
Stains
...................................... 6-46
Tires
....................................... 6-50
Vinyl
....................................... 6-46
Wheels
..................................... 6-50
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-48
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3-14
Comfort Controls
................................ 3- 1
Comfort Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control ..... 3-14
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-35
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3.22. 3.30
Compact Disc Player Errors
.................. 3.26. 3.33
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-35
Compass. Rearview Mirror with
................... 2-48
Console Storage
................................ 2-52
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-5
Convenience Net
............................... 2-53
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-51
Coolant
........................................ 6-20
Heater, Engine ............................... 2- 19
SurgeTank
............................. 5-18. 5-20
Cooling System
................................ 5- 18
Cornering Lamp Bulb Replacement ................ 6-32
Cornering Lamps
............................... 2-43
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 7-7
Cruise Control
................................. 2-36
Cruise Engaged Message
......................... 2-82 Cupholders
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Customer
Assistance Information ................... 7-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 7-1
2.52. 2.53
Customer Assistance
for Text Telephone Users ......... 7-3
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-51
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-50
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-41
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
................... 7.10. 7.11
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-1
Defogger
. Rear Window ......................... 3 . 13
Defogging 3.4.3.8. 3.13
Defrosting
............................ 3.4.3.8. 3.13
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DIC .......................................... 2-77
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-64
Dolby@
B Noise Reduction ............. 3.18.3.22. 3.29
Door Central Unlocking System
....................... 2-3
Locks
....................................... 2-3
Storage Compartment
......................... 2-52
Door Open Message
............................. 2-82
Driver Door Open Message
....................... 2-82
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-77
Driver Information Center Messages
................ 2-80
DriverPosition
................................. 1-12
Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
..... 2-51
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